Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator

Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator

19-31 Dickson Road, Health Hub Morayfield, QLD, Australia, 4506

32 Cordelia Street, UniSC SouthBank, QLD, Australia, 4101

90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556

Administration / Admin Support

Individual contributor

L5 $82,843 - $93,358 +17% super

Professional

Full-Time

UniSC Clinical Trials | Flexible base location - UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC SouthBank

Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 12 month fixed-term appointment (Parental leave backfill)

The Opportunity

In this role, you will support all aspects of UniSC Clinical Trials (UniSC CT) contract administration, helping to facilitate high-quality clinical research activities across the University. You will assist with due diligence and governance processes, while working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support the negotiation, review, and finalisation of clinical trial agreements.

Partnering with teams across Business Development and Finance, as well as Sponsors, CROs, and third-party vendors, you will play an important role in managing contractual processes, mitigating risk to the University, and ensuring clinical trials are established efficiently and compliantly. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research outcomes within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• Assist in the triage of clinical trials contracts and agreements to assess requirements for due diligence and administrative contracts management;
• Support the governance required for clinical trials contracts and agreements from initial negotiation with external partners to execution; and
• Ensure researchers comply with internal requirements and understand the contractual milestones and other key obligations.

About you

Our ideal candidate will bring exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. You will work confidently both independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, building strong and effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. In addition, you will demonstrate advanced computer proficiency, with experience using databases, clinical trial electronic data capture systems, word processing software, and spreadsheets.

You will possess:

• Completion of a degree, or an associate diploma with at least two years subsequent experience or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and experience;
• Sound knowledge of ICH GCP and applicable regulations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with strong attention to detail;
• Sound understanding of privacy principals governing health information;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• High level of digital literacy (including databases, Microsoft Word and Excel).

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description: 494521_Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, cover letter, / statement of suitability and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Alishia Ballintine

Senior Manager, Legal and Compliance - UniSC Clinical Trials

Telephone: 07 5459 4442

Email: aballintone@usc.edu.au